Food Science

Green Impact Methane-eating microbes turn greenhouse gas into fuel, food, and bioplastics

Methanotrophs, bacteria that consume methane, could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and produce fuel, animal feed, and biodegradable plastics.

Green Impact Antarctic microbe has major food, cosmetic, and medical potential Rebecca Shavit

Health New study finds high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation and hypertension

Discoveries 4 out of 5 Americans face toxic exposure from oat-based foods like Cheerios and Quaker Oats

Health Breakthrough ‘anti-spice’ reduces the heat of fiery foods

Green Impact Physics can help you brew better coffee with fewer beans

Space NASA plans to grow nutritious plants on Mars

Health Researchers reveal the bacteria and fungi living in the foods we eat

Health Intermittent fasting could be detrimental to hair growth, study finds

Discoveries The surprising influence of politics on your choice of chocolate

Health Scientists created the world’s thinnest spaghetti

Health Scientists temporarily turn skin transparent – eliminating the need for X-rays and CT scans

Green Impact Chef uses fungi to transform food waste into gourmet delights

Health Bitter foods aren’t always harmful, study explains

Health Eating this vegetable significantly lowers risk of heart attacks and cancer

Space The smell of food can make meals taste bad in space

Green Impact Start-up company produces butter from carbon dioxide instead of animal fat